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Neil troop
Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 40 Location: Exeter
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:06 pm Post subject: Beat Sugar Rally 08 |
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After a few years out of the scene and only dipping back in for local rallys, I've convinced myself and my mate that we are ready for another European adventure - and i'm glad to see that things are as chaotic as ever!
On trying to follow the postings concerning trips abroad i've discovered there are many going on and that small dogs will eat turds on a stick.
The one that fits our calendar is the Beat Sugar Rally in France. Is anybody else going? Is there any advice you can offer concerning ferries etc?
Neil. |
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Bigianscooter Guvernor
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 700
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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I'm making my annual pilgrimage across to Beatsugar again this year
Depends where you want to travel from but I go Dover - Calais then it's about 110 miles from the ferry port by motorway but I prefer the scenic route which is about 130 miles.
Some guys I know travel Newhaven - Dieppe and it's only about 60 miles from the ferry on this route
It is a cracking Rally run by Piko and the boys, this year its running from thursday to sunday, cheap beer and good music and people from all over europe so makes for a great atmosphere
Look forward to seeing you there ..... you won't regret it
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Blackpool Paul Guvernor
Joined: 28 May 2007 Posts: 531 Location: Blackpool
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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Its my intention to go to this one too. _________________ GTS250 its the future!!! A club wi owt a name sc. Bamberbridge. |
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Neil troop
Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 40 Location: Exeter
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers Ian
We are travelling up from Devon, but as we're old hands at getting lost, loosing keys/tickets/pillions i wouldn't like to commit to the actual day of departure....there or back!
Any advice on discounts or expected costs for the ferry's etc?
Anybody else from the West Country making a break for it? |
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Bigianscooter Guvernor
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 700
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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Your looking at around the £45 mark with P&O but sometimes when you call it can be a bit cheaper.
Getting lost is half the fun of it with Beatsugar rally.....1st time spent 3hrs driving around Amiens only to find we drove past the entrance twice !!!
For around £15 for the weekend it's spot on as they even make you breakfast in the morning.......can't see VFM doiing that The Do's go on till 5-6am so make sure you camp far away if your planning on getting any sleep
Big Ian |
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Scooterist007 Inspector
Joined: 28 May 2007 Posts: 141 Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:24 am Post subject: |
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Im going to this aswell, went 2 years ago and had a blast, just a shame i missed it last year! _________________ Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast.
Lowestoft Deserters SC, Darkside Norwich Broadsman |
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Bigianscooter Guvernor
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 700
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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Just got the latest flyer through from Piko, looks like it's gonna be a cracker Although put on by the Northern Soul SC dont let that bother you as it caters for all music tastes
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Neil troop
Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 40 Location: Exeter
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers for that!
To be honest 'Northern Soul' was never my thing, and there's only so much Ska I can handle. But everything in moderation is cool. I sold all my Motown & Two-Tone records to buy my first scoot over 20 years ago - can't say I ever looked back!
Time has come to relax and watch the world go by until I end totally intolerant, incompetent and incontinent!
Having said that: Always remember that Girls Aloud & Sugarbabes are for looking at - not listening to. Why else would your TV have a 'mute' button! |
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Bigianscooter Guvernor
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 700
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Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:35 am Post subject: |
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Anyone else up for this ?? I'm going on the lamby, it is a top rally similar to cobblestone style but bigger numbers and two rooms, and breakfast served every morning etc only 120 miles inland.
Big Ian |
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fleecemeister Inspector
Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 226 Location: CANNOCK
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Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: |
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basically, i'm still up for this so long as my mate gets his fuoco in time, otherwise its 2's up to cleethorpes (boy, am i hoping his fuoco comes ) |
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ChevySoul Inspector
Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 487 Location: Black Country
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Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:30 am Post subject: |
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fleecemeister wrote: | otherwise its 2's up to cleethorpes (boy, am i hoping his fuoco comes ) |
And what's wrong with Cleethorpes? _________________
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fleecemeister Inspector
Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 226 Location: CANNOCK
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Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:53 am Post subject: |
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ChevySoul wrote: | fleecemeister wrote: | otherwise its 2's up to cleethorpes (boy, am i hoping his fuoco comes ) |
And what's wrong with Cleethorpes? |
no decent gay bars there Chev
to be honest, i've never been... is it a good rally? |
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ChevySoul Inspector
Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 487 Location: Black Country
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Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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I may be biased here It is a top rally mate _________________
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Neil troop
Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 40 Location: Exeter
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Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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All Sorted Ferry booked (Newhaven {6pm} to Dieppe) on the Thursday evening. Digital dash fixed Insurance sorted. Kids told & wife ..... advised
Now, ......just got to find that tent I put somewhere safe in '88 |
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Neil troop
Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 40 Location: Exeter
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Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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Just thought I'd write to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed the Beat Sugar rally The GTS went like a dream (Exeter to Newhaven {200 miles on the A roads} in 4 hours) uneventful trip on the ferry docking at 11pm. Then a 'scenic' hours drive to Amiens ... where things went a bit pear shaped
Christ, I really should have gotten more/better/some directions to the rally site After driving around Amiens all night (including a kip in a McD's car park) I had to phone my wife back at home and ask her to visit the web site for directions
Eventually arrived at the campsite at 10am
However fantastic site, really good weather/beer/people. Would recommend the rally to everyone.
Apologies to anyone we bored with our story - but thanks to everyone we met for making us feel welcome.
Good to know that after years of responsibility, we can still F**k it up like the old days
Oh, and the GTS pured all the way home....... |
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